So I've been slacking on my Yelp Elite events, and with this being my 10th year, I decided to get…read moremy act together! Lol, I'm going to make as many events as my schedule allows. So this was my 2nd Elite event for the year in 2 days!!! I'm on a roll, lol. Anywho, the place doesn't look like a wine cellar from the street, but don't let the outside fool you. The inside looks like a pretty little wine boutique, but it's huge. We were greeted instantly, and we bought 3 bottles at a reduced Yelp Elite rate. I also received a Yelp gift. They were also nice enough to extend the event due to the winter storm. I don't live in the area, but hopefully, when I'm near, I can stop by. Check them out, people!!!

Great experience. There's a great selection of wine and some spirits…read more The staff is super friendly. We were greeted immediately by both staff members. They were happy to explain the layout and wine selection. They also had several wine bottles open for tasting. The staff were super personable and were extremely happy to interact with their customers. We were closer to their previous location, so its a longer drive out to Joliet. The building was clean and a little chilly (perfect for the wine). They have a huge selection to choose from and have great deals!

I used my card and the next day I seen they took more money out. I came back the next day the guy…read moresaid the card Machine was messing up and I had to come back when the boss was there. So I came back the next week and the owner said he didn't know what I was talking about. I showed him screenshots of transactions and he still didn't want to give me my money back..

Nice little store that has more in it than you can imagine. Tons of beer, wine and liquor choices…read moreat great prices along with snacks, ice, lottery, check cashing, propane - you name it, they probably carry it. Located right off of Briggs and 30, it's easy to get in and out of and their staff is very friendly and helpful. Just moved down the road a few weeks ago and SO happy to have found this place. Our new "go to" liquor and more store

A great locally owned bottle shop. Makes for a wonderful place to hang out and make new friends…read more They held a BBQ, Bourbon and Beer pairing dinner that featured Wyler BBQ, J. Henry and Sons Bourbon and Goose Island Brewing. The owners and staff provided a great experience that was very enjoyable. Pricing was very reasonable. Thanks to all the staff for a solid start to the St Patrick's Day weekend.

I absolutely love this place! This place has been on my bucket list for quite some time actually…read more What I came here for the most was the hard Cider options because alot of the local places don't carry much. This place has the largest selection and best options too. If I see something that I like, they will sell me an individual can instead of getting stuck buying a 4/6/12 pack. Staff here is knowledgeable and friendly of their products. Clean restrooms! This place even sells hard to find meads as well! Not to mention this place doubles as a brewery too! Definitely recommend!

We were In town for a motorcycle event and wanted a good pizza. Forno seemed like the best option…read moreand did not disappoint. In fact this place exceeded all expectations. Great service, food, and atmosphere.

Forno left an extraordinary aftertaste in our memories! My husband and I met some friends here for…read moredinner, and everything from the food to the ambiance was outstanding. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, with just the right volume of music to enjoy conversation. The service was excellent, attentive yet unobtrusive. We started with the Fire Roasted Meatballs, Burrata & Prosciutto with Fig Jam, and Ciabatta Bread, all of which were fresh and flavorful. The Eggplant Parmesan and Potato Croquettes (with prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, and roasted red pepper aioli) were also incredible. For the main course, we shared two pizzas: * Burrata & Honey - A perfect mix of San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, soppressata, hot honey, and chili flakes. * Diavolo - A bold and delicious combination of San Marzano sauce, fior di latte, soppressata, ricotta, and chili oil. The grand finale was dessert, and the Tiramisu cake was absolutely divine--light, creamy, and the perfect ending to our meal. Overall, Forno is a gem. The restaurant is the perfect size, the food is top-notch, and the experience was memorable.

Went to his store and ask for a military discount and he said no and ask him do he appreciate the…read moremilitary he said No! Will never patronize this store again. He made it clear he doesn't appreciate the military.

Very clean and organized. The pricing seemed quite reasonable for the area. The person working was…read morevery nice to our group and complimented me on my bourbon knowledge and who doesn't love a good compliment! There is definitely something for everyone's taste, and there are tons of tiny bottles for those who want to try something new but not pay for a larger bottle.

I go here looking for Buffalo Trace Bourbons like Eagle Rare. I didn't see any so the guy working…read morethere asks what I'm looking for so I tell him. He says oh yea I have it. So he shows it to me and I ask how much?! He tells me so I say I'll take a bottle...then he says I can't sell it. He says his manager sells them at his other location...but didn't tell me where. Why even tell a customer you have something if you can't sell it?! Don't waste your time going here.

Very friendly customer service. Great selection of alcohol and tobacco supplies. Everytime I walk…read morethrough the door always friendly. My number one spot to pick up alcohol with good prices. Check it out you won't be disappointed.

Great store. Being a bourbon guy this is one of the better stores in the area. Some prices were…read moreoutrageous on allocated but for the most part they were fair.

I don't exactly know why Joe's changed its name to John's but I haven't been here in years. I was…read morecurious about some of the drinks they had here and I see they have plenty of great options I would assume we're hard to find. I even found some great non alcoholic drinks I would consider hard to nearly impossible to find. Store is very clean and well lit! Definitely worth a trip here. Service was okay.

Stopped by on our way outta of Chicago and man was it great. After a stop in Orlando and a 4 day…read morecruise THIS was the best meal of the vacation. Too many good looking entrees and starters to choose from, but went with the giant pretzel that was gargantuan, a 1 foot Philly cheesesteak, bacon peanut butter burger and wings for the grownups and it was all so good. Service and ambience were awesome. Every employee was super nice.

Large craft beer selection and LOTS of TV's. (Some are even playing the action LIVE, not delayed by…read more30 seconds. Some others... ‍) The half order of smoked chicken pineapple nachos is still LARGE. Too bad we only got a 1/8 order of chicken and/or pineapple. Memphis Grit dry rub wings were fantastic. Hot & very flavorful. Recommended.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.